Alec Etheredge, Author at Shelby County Reporter

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Evangel Lightning 2021 football prediction

With one of the most difficult 8-man football schedules in the country, the Evangel Lightning will have their work cut out for them in order ... Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 3:38 pm

Cornerstone

Cornerstone Chargers 2021 football prediction

Heading into the 2021 football season, the Cornerstone Chargers will be looking to win more than two games for the first time since 2017. Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 3:29 pm

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Coosa Valley Rebels 2021 football prediction

Winless the last two seasons, Coosa Valley has stepped up to the plate with one of the state’s hottest offseason coaching hires when the Rebels ... Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 3:21 pm

News

Column: Mental health matters, it’s time we recognize it

I’ll admit it; I was torn. When Simone Biles decided to step away from the U.S. Gymnastics team, my head went a million different directions. Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 9:07 am

Calera

Calera receiver Kobe Prentice commits to Alabama

Standout Calera receiver Kobe Prentice has chosen to play college football at the University of Alabama after announcing his commitment on Tuesday, July 27. Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 5:20 pm

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Greystone member, former Spain Park player Nick Dunlap wins U.S. Junior Amateur

After getting it up and down on the 34th hole of a marathon match in one of golf’s biggest events, Nick Dunlap stepped back and ... Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 1:55 pm

Columbiana

Investigation under way following death of Shelby man

An investigation is under way in Shelby following the death of a man on Sunday, July 25. Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Monday, July 26, 2021 5:05 pm

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Local volleyball players perform well in All-Star event

The best players in the state of Alabama competed against one another in the annual AHSAA North-South All Star volleyball match on Thursday, July 22 ... Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Monday, July 26, 2021 8:03 am

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Joe Sparacino ready to take over as Calera head baseball coach

An assistant at Thompson High School for the last six years, one local baseball coach is now living out a lifelong dream after being named ... Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Thursday, July 22, 2021 4:14 pm

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Beulah Mae’s opens restaurant in Alabaster

Beulah Mae’s Southern Kitchen has officially launched a restaurant in Alabaster, marking the company's first venture into in-person dining. Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Thursday, July 22, 2021 3:25 pm

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Thompson’s Pate, Helena’s Bailey lead North All-Stars to win

Two local softball standouts coming off state tournament appearances left their mark on this year’s North-South All-Star softball game held at Montgomery’s Lagoon Park on ... Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Thursday, July 22, 2021 7:42 am

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Local soccer stars help North All-Stars pick up wins

There was no greater representation of local athletes than soccer stars during the All-Star Sports Week, and on Wednesday, July 21, they showcased their talent ... Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Thursday, July 22, 2021 7:29 am

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Four local basketball players score in state’s All-Star game

Four of Shelby County’s top returning seniors for the 2021-2022 basketball season competed in the North-South All-Star games on Tuesday, July 20 with each leaving ... Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 7:45 am

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Spain Park’s Trible, Thompson’s Lozito pick up wins in All-Star golf competition

Two local standout golfers continued showcasing their skills in Montgomery on Monday, July 19 at Arrowhead Country Club in the North-South All-Star golf competition. Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:41 am

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Oak Mountain’s Davis Gillespie named All-Star game MVP, Helena’s Mac Turner competes

Two of the county’s top standout athletes got a chance to represent their schools on a state level when they competed in the North-South All-Star ... Read more